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Door Lock Security
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09 Nov 2026 09:21 #265529
by Treefrog Phil
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Hi All,
Did a search but didn’t see anything obvious.
2025 Jimny 5 Door
Im not sure this is a big issue here in the UK but a round it is a bit of a problem.
’Punching’ the drivers door lock is a common way to break into the Jimny and I have been searching for a solution to this. High security locks, reinforcement plates etc etc but nothing seems to exist except for some replacement locks available from a person on Facebook in South Africa.
So my question is, has anyone found a solution to this issue?
Thanks
Phil
Did a search but didn’t see anything obvious.
2025 Jimny 5 Door
Im not sure this is a big issue here in the UK but a round it is a bit of a problem.
’Punching’ the drivers door lock is a common way to break into the Jimny and I have been searching for a solution to this. High security locks, reinforcement plates etc etc but nothing seems to exist except for some replacement locks available from a person on Facebook in South Africa.
So my question is, has anyone found a solution to this issue?
Thanks
Phil
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09 Nov 2026 10:44 #265532
by Soeley
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Replied by Soeley on topic Door Lock Security
I have also seen the South African solution pop up on my FB feed also. I've not heard of anyone in the UK doing it, but maybe your local car security might be able to help? Lots of vans have dead locks fitted as extra security.
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09 Nov 2026 10:51 #265533
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Thanks, yes, there may be a place that can help. I’ve seen some great additional locks but they are in Equador I think. Can’t find the link at the moment.
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09 Nov 2026 15:57 #265537
by saxj
Replied by saxj on topic Door Lock Security
I live in South Africa, breaking in by damaging the locks with a screw driver appears to be fairly common.
My Jimny has mangled locks on both sides. Fortunately they weren't able to get in. I think my German Shepherd saw them off.
I am currently waiting for a new supplier to get new locks.
The different locks/blanks will be a small deterrent, but it doesn't stop windows being broken, as happened with my Gen 3.
My Jimny has mangled locks on both sides. Fortunately they weren't able to get in. I think my German Shepherd saw them off.
I am currently waiting for a new supplier to get new locks.
The different locks/blanks will be a small deterrent, but it doesn't stop windows being broken, as happened with my Gen 3.
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09 Nov 2026 16:54 #265539
by Lambert
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Replied by Lambert on topic Door Lock Security
Amongst many things I have on my cars I'm big on visual deterrent systems, if it looks difficult or rather time consuming for the average crim they might have a look at something else. It's not that it is impenetrable, nothing is, but a layered approach is best, from not leaving anything interesting on display to making it difficult to get into to knowing where it is at any given moment to having adequate insurance you have to do everything you can.
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